Mechanical Project Engineer III - Entry Level

Location: Marietta, GA USA

Job TitleMechanical Project Engineer III - Entry Level

Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer III - Hay level 30

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer III (entry level) that will support the North American Distribution Team.

Vanderlande’s Distribution Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for our customers throughout North America. You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades to minimize conflicts during installation, can be installed with efficiency, and maintain excellent communication with the site team.

Success in this role involves the ability to balance the technical requirements of the role while also having the soft skills to collaborate with the engineering team.  It also involves working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and other departments to balance priorities, improve processes and

satisfy a complex set of goals.  Success will require strong technical skills, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, drive, and passion.  A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen intuition for when to attempt to solve problems on their own and when to enlist the help of other experienced leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to

Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system

Optimize the functionality from as-sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)

3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management

Associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings

Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and forklift vehicular aisles

Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)

Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications

Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces

Apply safety regulations and ergonomics

Specify the mechanical equipment required, including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items

Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements

Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor

Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys

Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office

Project document control using a rights based database system

Requirements

This is an entry level position

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with 0-2 years of relative work experience

Or Associate’s ME/ET degree with 3-5 years relative work experience

Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% with occasional international opportunities

Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design

Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural

Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables

Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details

Willingness to learn

Proactive

Ability to work autonomously or in a team

Ability to work well with and motivate team members

Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action

Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)

Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities

Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions

Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Desired Skills/Qualifications

Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Ability to use AutoDesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC, etc)